Wanderlodge and its future

[erj9061]

To All, I'm new to posting, so bear with me... Actually, I am a
"in-the-trenches" Engineer at Coachworks. I am responsible for body & chassis
construction, axles & suspension, and mechanical systems. I tend to be quite
passionate regarding the future of Coachworks, since I have opted to make my
home here. Many folks in this industry tend to move around from company to
company, as have I, but have now chosen to land here. I am glad to here that
everyone seems to like the ride and handling qualities of the 450LXi. At one
point in my career I signed on as a professional driver and logged 800,000 miles
in 5 years, ever since then I have become quite picky about R & H. Bluebird has
allowed me to shape the vehicle characteristics towards what I would consider a
"good" ride. I still have some things in mind, and they will come over time. A
little more insight... I have over 24 years in this industry, mostly with bus
conversions. I know a great deal about most bus models, and conversion
interiors. I am probably one of the few Engineers in this business who have
driven, lived in, worked on, washed, dumped, fueled, etc., R.V's and coaches.
No, I'm not Executive Management, just a "working stiff". Erik JohnsonSenior
Product EngineerBluebird Coachworks, Inc.
--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, John Suter wrote:
>
> Forgive my ignorance, but is ERJ9061 a member of the
> executive team of Bluebird Coachworks, Inc.? One of
> the group of 6?
>
> Unsigned posts potentially create more questions
> than they provide answers. I would hope Bluebird
> executives would proudly proclaim their name, title
> and association with such a fine organization.
>
> John Suter
> 2000LXi and prior
>
>
> --- erj9061 erj9061@y... wrote:
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> > I believe I can offer some insight. At present, the
> > feeling at Coachworks is that the future is ours to
> > shape. We now have a good platform in the 450LXi and
> > will continue to look for improvements. We have a
> > "civilian" commitee that has made several
> > suggestions for future models, some of which will be
> > seen in 2007 and beyond models. All suggestions are
> > highly regarded and carefully looked at, so please
> > feel free.
> > --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com,
> > "ronmarabito2002" remarabito@a... wrote:
> > >
> > > One of the requests on Topics was "Looking for
> > info on the future
> > > and survivability of the Blue Bird Coach".
> > >
> > > Lo & behold, we have two good articles in the
> > December 2005 issue of
> > > FMCA Magazine, we have some insight. Two articles
> > at one time. The
> > > first is about the "The Wanderlodge 450 LXi" and
> > the second
> > > is "What's New about the New Blue Bird
> > Coachworks?"
> > >
> > > With those as a starting point, let's here from
> > those who might have
> > > additional insight as well as those that like what
> > they read and
> > > those that are skeptical.
> > >
> > > If what I read is true, then there is light at the
> > end of the tunnel
> > > concerning the future of Wanderlodge Coachworks.
> > >
> > > Since there are really two subjects for discussion
> > here, let's try
> > > to keep them separate.
> > >
> > > The contributions of Topics are beginning to come
> > in steady now, so
> > > we should have a real increase in traffic and
> > information.
> > >
> > > Thanks to the contributors.
> > >
> > > R.E. (Ron) Marabito, Dallas, TX 92WB40
> > > Forum Moderator
> > >
> >
> >
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